Perfect score
of external and internal parts combined is 185 points but the
scorecard is intended primarily as a critical checklist to be
printed out for evaluation of existing apartment, or ones being
considered. External scores relate to building features. Internal
scores relate to apartment features. Please note that some features
have negative scores. Also note that personal preferences differ:
some people may put a very great priority on building location
while others may value space or views more.

Unprotected and about to change due to new
construction = -1; Unprotected and likely to change at some point
= 0; Probably protected by landmark regulations = 1; Direct views
over waterfront or park = 2

Main living and entertaining rooms do not
have perflectly flush, straight and uninterrupted walls = 0;
Main living and entertaining rooms have no overhangs, bumps and
protrusions = 1; All rooms are free of overhangs, bumps, protrusions
= 2

Bathrooms - 5

Shared with other residents in building or
on floor = 0; One bathroom = 1;One master bath in fine condition
and one other shared by other members of household = 2; One For
every household member = 3; One for every household member plus
at least one other = 4; One for every household member plus at
least one other, all stunning = 5

None = 0; Small pullman = 1; Small, open pass-through
= 2; Adequate open kitchen = 3; Large open kitchen = 4; Small
kitchen = 5; Adequate kitchen with good appliances and storage
= 6; Very large with eat-in area = 7; Very large with eat-in
area and adjoining pantry = 8

Yes, but in pre-war building with many multi-paned
windows = -2; None in post-war building = -1; Yes in pre-war
building where buildings fenestration is consistent = 2;
None and multi-paned windows in good condition in pre-war building
= 3

Fireplaces - 4

None = 0; One of average quality = 1; One
of excellent quality = 2; Two or more = 3; Two or more of excellent
quality = 4

Post-World War II construction with thin walls
that do not offer best soundproofing = 0; Moderately good soundproofing
between rooms and apartments = 1; Pre-Depression construction
with excellent soundproofing = 2

Laundry Facilities
- 4

None = 0; In basement but often busy = 1;
In basement and usually available = 2; On floor = 3; in apartment
= 4

Proximity to Incinerator/Garbage Room -
1

Adjacent = 0; Far = 1

Proximity to Elevator (s) - 1

Adjacent = 0; Far = 1

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